Best Getaways 
Barnacle Tree and Cote Cottage
Barnacle Tree and Cote Cottage are charming self-catering units located in the leafy suburb of Roundhay, Somerset West. Each cottage is perfect for 2 to 4 guests, short-term students, and corporate travellers wanting longer stays in the Helderberg area. The Comfort Barnacle Cottage consists of 1 bedroom, a lounge, a kitchenette, and a shower en-suite bathroom. The cottage is within a small enclosed garden with an outside table and 2 chairs. Sometimes squirrels charge across the roof, but they are quite shy. The Classic Cote Cottage consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. This cottage features a well-equipped kitchen with an air fryer and other appliances, uncapped Wi-Fi, and Compact DStv for media entertainment. The patio offers outdoor seating and a portable BBQ/braai overlooking the garden. Well-behaved pets are welcome by arrangement. Free secure parking is available on-site. The host resides on the property completely separate from both cottages, but will be on-hand should you have any questions or need assistance. The property is surrounded by the Helderberg Mountains, with good access to local beaches, parks, wine farms, restaurants and scenic routes. Cape Town International Airport is approximately 35 km away.
Area Info
Somerset West is a town encircled by magnificent mountains and vineyards, with views of the cobalt-blue ocean and sandy beaches. Located 50km from Cape Town in the Helderberg area, it is a paradise for those who appreciate scenic beauty, wine, decadent cuisine, and exciting tourist attractions like Blue Rock Adventure Park and Monkey Town.
Somerset West boasts an array of popular tourist attractions. Explore the Helderberg Wine Routeto enjoy wine cellar tours and tastings at 25 different wine estates, including the 18th century Cape Dutch farmhouse, Vergelegen Wine Estate (the oldest remaining vineyard in South Africa), Lourensford Wine Estate, Morgenster Wine Farm, and Waterkloof Wines.
Nature lovers will revel in a trip to Somerset West. The Helderberg Nature Reserve is a 407-hectare wildlife reserve opened in 1964. It contains a variety of smaller fauna such as buck, tortoise, and other reptiles, as well as beautiful flora like protea and fynbos.
Somerset West boasts an array of activities for adventure enthusiasts. Be sure to spend a day at Blue Rock Adventure Park where one can enjoy various activities such as water skiing, kneeboarding, rock jumping, diving, paintball, volleyball, and foefie slides. Alternatively, play a game of golf at one of the nearby golf courses such as Erinvale Golf Course and Somerset West Golf Course.
Units and Rooms
Barnacle Tree Cottage
Guests: 2
This charming cottage consists of 1 bedroom furnished with a double bed and a shower en-suite bathroom. The unit features an open-plan lounge with a TV, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a lovely private patio with a portable BBQ/braai.
